EP1586713A1 - Device and method for automatic iniciation of flushing of a flushing device using a capacitive sensor - Google Patents

Device and method for automatic iniciation of flushing of a flushing device using a capacitive sensor Download PDF

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EP1586713A1
EP1586713A1 EP04405231A EP04405231A EP1586713A1 EP 1586713 A1 EP1586713 A1 EP 1586713A1 EP 04405231 A EP04405231 A EP 04405231A EP 04405231 A EP04405231 A EP 04405231A EP 1586713 A1 EP1586713 A1 EP 1586713A1
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    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
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    • G01F23/263—Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of capacity or inductance of capacitors or inductors arising from the presence of liquid or fluent solid material in the electric or electromagnetic fields by measuring variations in capacitance of capacitors
    • G01F23/265—Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of capacity or inductance of capacitors or inductors arising from the presence of liquid or fluent solid material in the electric or electromagnetic fields by measuring variations in capacitance of capacitors for discrete levels
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    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D5/00—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system
    • E03D5/10—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated electrically, e.g. by a photo-cell; also combined with devices for opening or closing shutters in the bowl outlet and/or with devices for raising/or lowering seat and cover and/or for swiveling the bowl
    • E03D5/105—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated electrically, e.g. by a photo-cell; also combined with devices for opening or closing shutters in the bowl outlet and/or with devices for raising/or lowering seat and cover and/or for swiveling the bowl touchless, e.g. using sensors

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  • the invention relates to a device for automatically flushing a flushing device, with a siphon that has an inlet and an outlet and an overflow edge having, with a arranged on the outside of the siphon capacitive sensor at least one electrode.
  • DE 32 28 061 A discloses a device for flushing a toilet installation, in which arranged in the region of the siphon after the overflow edge electrodes are.
  • the electrodes are capacitive electrodes and solve via a control unit Flushing out, as soon as the dielectric of the capacitor in the siphon due to a Pollution changes.
  • the flushing process is at a certain, adjustable threshold triggered and terminated after a preselectable delay time.
  • the electrodes are attached to the outer surface of the siphon, causing corrosion of the Electrodes should be avoided.
  • a device with two arranged in the interior of the siphon electrodes is from the CH 491 257 become known.
  • DE 199 50 874 A discloses a urinal flushing device in which a probe is provided, which is arranged in a projecting portion of the urinal.
  • the probe is designed as a proximity sensor and has an electronic evaluation, the output signal depends on the capacity of the probe. With an output signal is a Solenoid valve controlled.
  • To determine a blockage is at the drain pipe of the Odor trap arranged a probe, which has the function of a flow monitor Fulfills. In the case of a blockage, the flushing operation is interrupted.
  • From DE 100 06 670 A is a device for triggering a flushing process become known, which has at least one electrode, which is below the overflow Location of the siphon is arranged. Finds an overflow over the overflow edge of the siphon instead, the inner surface of the siphon is wetted, which is a change in the Capacity causes.
  • the electrode or the sensor thus speaks to a wetting of the inside surface of the siphon.
  • it is usually not too Avoid limescale on the inside surface of the siphon deposits, which is relatively porous. Water settles in these deposits, which remains after a rinse for a long time at this point and generates false signals.
  • the inner surface of the siphon be water repellent in the overflow area or hydrophobic form to avoid the said false signals. For a longer time However, even deposits of such surfaces eventually deposit which change the dielectric of the capacitor and cause spurious signals.
  • the invention is based on the object, an apparatus and a method of to create said type, which ensures greater reliability, but nevertheless comparatively inexpensive can be realized.
  • the invention is achieved in a generic device in that the at least one electrode arranged in the flow direction seen before the overflow edge is.
  • the inventive device is not a change in capacity due to wetting of the inner surface of the siphon, but the capacity change detected as a result of a change in the water level in the siphon and a corresponding Rinsing triggered.
  • the dielectric of the capacitor is significantly affected by the Barrier water and deposits formed. The proportion of surface water and deposits is relatively small.
  • the invention also allows a measurement of the level height. Is for example a Siphon is not filled to the overflow edge, so can be on the sensor such incomplete Filling detected and a final rinse be triggered.
  • the capacitive sensor Measures in the area of the sealing water and in the air immediately above the level of the Sealing water. The measured capacity is to some extent a mixed calculation between the capacity of the sealed water and the overlying airspace. Calcifications on The inside of the overflow edge can therefore affect the measurement less.
  • the figures show a device 1, in particular a urinal siphon with a Housing 2, consisting of two interconnected housing halves 21 and 22nd consists.
  • a siphon inlet 6 is provided in the direction of the arrow 9, the liquid to be discharged flows.
  • sealing water S forms an odor trap in front of an overflow edge 8.
  • the sealing water S is again refilled to the overflow edge 8. This flows through the siphon inlet 6 in the Housing 2 and in the direction of arrow 12 by an edge 20.
  • a sensor 3 For the automatic triggering of a flushing, a sensor 3 is provided, which according to FIG an electronic unit 5 which activates a rinsing device 4 for rinsing release.
  • the Flushing device 4 for example, a cistern with a solenoid valve by Signals are opened and closed. It is also conceivable a flush over another Flushing device, such as a flush valve with a corresponding controllable Valve.
  • the sensor 3 has two electrodes 14 and 16, according to the figures 2 and 4 at an outer side 25 of the housing 2 are arranged. These electrodes 14 and 16 are in Distance arranged opposite to each other and are located in the flow direction seen in front of the overflow edge 8, wherein in each case a part of the electrode in the region of Sealed water S and a part of the electrode in the area of an air space L above the Level 15 is located. For the electrode 14, these two regions are shown in FIG. 1 as 14a and 14b.
  • the dielectric of the sensor 3 is partially by sealing water S and partly formed by the airspace L. The measured capacity is thus determined by the Locked water S and determined by the airspace L.
  • the urinal If the urinal is used, it will rise the surface 15 and accordingly increases the influence of the air space L on the Capacity off. If the surface 15 drops, the capacity changes accordingly different direction.
  • the measured capacitance is an indicator for the drawn in Figure 1 Level height H. With increasing surface 15, the capacity increases and decreases sinking surface 15 decreases accordingly the capacity.
  • the capacity is continuously measured by the sensor 3. From the measurements is in the Figures 6 and 7 determined long-term average. Will be during a given Duration exceeded the long-term average by a predetermined threshold, so the business is recognized. A rinse is triggered as soon as it is given Duration is a maximum value by a threshold below. During the Flushing increases the capacity strongly, but then decreases by the emptying and sinks below the long-term mean. By refilling with sealing water S rises Capacity back to baseline.
  • FIG. 5 shows the course of the field lines 18 and 19 between the electrodes 14 and 16, which are formed as measuring electrodes.
  • the field lines 19 pass through lateral walls of the housing 2 and are caused by deposits as well as surface water Therefore, they do not influence and run in a straight line, as is the case with the field lines 18 is almost the case.
  • With a known guard electrode 17 are Field lines 19 and any interference fields largely hidden and in the measurement therefore not considered. Therefore, the functional reliability can be maintained even at long Stability be increased even further. The measurement is thus largely due to the not disturbed field.
  • FIG. 6 The course of a sensor signal in two subsequent uses of the inventive Device 1 is shown in FIG.
  • the measured value increases during use and corresponding increase in the surface 15 slightly and then drops again, then rises but after a rinse trigger again strongly on an even higher value.
  • a Rinsing is the siphon for a short time essentially completely filled with rinse water and according to the capacity high. After vacuuming the water, the level drops and then rises again in case of a possible rinsing of the basin.
  • the history of the long-term mean value changes accordingly, as FIG. 6 shows.
  • a shop is recognized as such when the threshold W1 shown in FIG the long term average is exceeded for a period of time T1.
  • a conditioner will lessen the recognition of a business only triggered when during a given and adjustable time duration T2 falls below a maximum value by a threshold value W2 is, or a predetermined period of time T3 has elapsed.
  • the triggering of the flush is thus delayed, for which a corresponding algorithm is provided.
  • About the Electronics 14 is then triggered a final rinse, which the siphon housing. 2 correspondingly fills.

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The device has a siphon (2) with an inlet and an outlet, and a capacitor sensor (3) with two electrodes arranged at the exterior (25) of the siphon. The electrodes are arranged in the direction of flow of water in front of a spill edge of the siphon in an area of an upper surface of sealing water. The sensor determines the height of the filling level of the sealing water, and has a guard electrode for deflection of interfering fields. An independent claim is also included for a method for releasing flush of a flushing device.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur selbsttätigen Spülauslösung einer Spülvorrichtung, mit einem Siphon, der einen Einlass und einen Auslass sowie eine Überlaufkante aufweist, mit einem an der Aussenseite des Siphons angeordneten kapazitiven Sensor mit wenigstens einer Elektrode.The invention relates to a device for automatically flushing a flushing device, with a siphon that has an inlet and an outlet and an overflow edge having, with a arranged on the outside of the siphon capacitive sensor at least one electrode.

Die selbsttätige Auslösung einer Spülung bei WC-Anlagen und Urinalen ist seit langem bekannt. Bei einer bekannten Vorrichtung wird mit Radar ein Benutzer festgestellt und eine Spülung ausgelöst, wenn sich dieser entfernt. Es sind auch Vorrichtungen bekannt, bei denen Änderungen im Siphon detektiert und diese zur Auslösung einer Spülung ausgewertet werden.The automatic triggering of a flushing in toilet facilities and urinals has long been known. In a known device, a user is detected with radar and a rinse is triggered when it goes away. There are also known devices in which detected changes in the siphon and evaluated these to trigger a flushing become.

So offenbart beispielsweise die DE 32 28 061 A eine Vorrichtung zur Spülung einer WC-Anlage, bei welcher im Bereich des Siphons nach der Überlaufkante Elektroden angeordnet sind. Die Elektroden sind kapazitive Elektroden und lösen über ein Steuergerät eine Spülung aus, sobald sich das Dielektrikum des Kondensators im Siphon infolge einer Verunreinigung ändert. Der Spülvorgang wird bei einer bestimmten, einstellbaren Schwelle ausgelöst und nach einer vorwählbaren Verzögerungszeit wieder beendet. Die Elektroden sind an der Aussenoberfläche des Siphons angebracht, wodurch ein Korrodieren der Elektroden vermieden werden soll. For example, DE 32 28 061 A discloses a device for flushing a toilet installation, in which arranged in the region of the siphon after the overflow edge electrodes are. The electrodes are capacitive electrodes and solve via a control unit Flushing out, as soon as the dielectric of the capacitor in the siphon due to a Pollution changes. The flushing process is at a certain, adjustable threshold triggered and terminated after a preselectable delay time. The electrodes are attached to the outer surface of the siphon, causing corrosion of the Electrodes should be avoided.

Eine Vorrichtung mit zwei im Inneren des Siphons angeordneten Elektroden ist aus der CH 491 257 bekannt geworden.A device with two arranged in the interior of the siphon electrodes is from the CH 491 257 become known.

Die DE 199 50 874 A offenbart eine Urinal-Spüleinrichtung, bei welcher eine Sonde vorgesehen ist, die in einem vorstehenden Bereich des Urinals angeordnet ist. Die Sonde ist als Näherungssensor ausgebildet und weist eine Auswertelektronik auf, deren Ausgangssignal von der Kapazität der Sonde abhängig ist. Mit einem Ausgangssignal wird ein Magnetventil gesteuert. Zur Feststellung einer Verstopfung ist am Abflussrohr des Geruchverschlusses eine Sonde angeordnet, welche die Funktion eines Durchflusswächters erfüllt. Im Fall einer Verstopfung wird der Spülbetrieb unterbrochen.DE 199 50 874 A discloses a urinal flushing device in which a probe is provided, which is arranged in a projecting portion of the urinal. The probe is designed as a proximity sensor and has an electronic evaluation, the output signal depends on the capacity of the probe. With an output signal is a Solenoid valve controlled. To determine a blockage is at the drain pipe of the Odor trap arranged a probe, which has the function of a flow monitor Fulfills. In the case of a blockage, the flushing operation is interrupted.

Durch die DE 100 06 670 A ist eine Vorrichtung zum Auslösen eines Spülvorganges bekannt geworden, die wenigstens eine Elektrode aufweist, die unterhalb der Überlauf stelle des Siphons angeordnet ist. Findet ein Überlauf über die Überlaufkante des Siphons statt, so wird die innenliegende Oberfläche des Siphons benetzt, was eine Änderung der Kapazität bewirkt. Die Elektrode bzw. der Sensor spricht somit auf eine Benetzung der inneren Oberfläche des Siphons an. Bei Urinal-Siphons ist es in der Regel nicht zu vermeiden, dass sich an der genannten innenliegenden Oberfläche des Siphons Kalk ablagert, der vergleichsweise porös ist. In diese Ablagerungen nistet sich Wasser ein, welches nach einer Spülung längere Zeit an dieser Stelle verbleibt und Fehlsignale erzeugt. Es wird vorgeschlagen, die Innenfläche des Siphons im Überlaufbereich wasserabweisend bzw. hydrophob auszubilden, um die genannten Fehlsignale zu vermeiden. Bei längerem Gebrauch lagern sich aber auch bei solchen Oberflächen schliesslich Ablagerungen an, welche das Dielektrikum des Kondensators ändern und Störsignale verursachen.From DE 100 06 670 A is a device for triggering a flushing process become known, which has at least one electrode, which is below the overflow Location of the siphon is arranged. Finds an overflow over the overflow edge of the siphon instead, the inner surface of the siphon is wetted, which is a change in the Capacity causes. The electrode or the sensor thus speaks to a wetting of the inside surface of the siphon. For urinal siphons, it is usually not too Avoid limescale on the inside surface of the siphon deposits, which is relatively porous. Water settles in these deposits, which remains after a rinse for a long time at this point and generates false signals. It is proposed that the inner surface of the siphon be water repellent in the overflow area or hydrophobic form to avoid the said false signals. For a longer time However, even deposits of such surfaces eventually deposit which change the dielectric of the capacitor and cause spurious signals.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Vorrichtung und ein Verfahren der genannten Art zu schaffen, welche eine grössere Funktionssicherheit gewährleistet, aber dennoch vergleichsweise kostengünstig realisiert werden kann.The invention is based on the object, an apparatus and a method of to create said type, which ensures greater reliability, but nevertheless comparatively inexpensive can be realized.

Die Erfindung ist bei einer gattungsgemässen Vorrichtung dadurch gelöst, dass die wenigstens eine Elektrode in Strömungsrichtung gesehen vor der Überlaufkante angeordnet ist. Bei der erfindungsgemässen Vorrichtung wird nicht eine Kapazitätsänderung infolge einer Benetzung der Innenfläche des Siphons, sondern die Kapazitätsänderung infolge einer Änderung des Wasserstandes im Siphon detektiert und entsprechend eine Spülung ausgelöst. Das Dielektrikum des Kondensators wird wesentlich durch das Sperrwasser und Ablagerungen gebildet. Der Anteil von Oberflächenwasser und Ablagerungen ist vergleichsweise klein.The invention is achieved in a generic device in that the at least one electrode arranged in the flow direction seen before the overflow edge is. In the inventive device is not a change in capacity due to wetting of the inner surface of the siphon, but the capacity change detected as a result of a change in the water level in the siphon and a corresponding Rinsing triggered. The dielectric of the capacitor is significantly affected by the Barrier water and deposits formed. The proportion of surface water and deposits is relatively small.

Die Erfindung ermöglicht zudem eine Messung der Füllstandshöhe. Ist beispielsweise ein Siphon nicht bis zur Überlaufkante gefüllt, so kann über den Sensor eine solche unvollständige Füllung detektiert und eine Nachspülung ausgelöst werden. Der kapazitive Sensor misst im Bereich des Sperrwassers und im Luftbereich unmittelbar über dem Niveau des Sperrwassers. Die gemessene Kapazität ist gewissermassen eine Mischrechnung zwischen der Kapazität des Sperrwassers und des darüber liegenden Luftraumes. Verkalkungen an der Innenseite nach der Überlaufkante können die Messung dadurch weniger beeinflussen.The invention also allows a measurement of the level height. Is for example a Siphon is not filled to the overflow edge, so can be on the sensor such incomplete Filling detected and a final rinse be triggered. The capacitive sensor Measures in the area of the sealing water and in the air immediately above the level of the Sealing water. The measured capacity is to some extent a mixed calculation between the capacity of the sealed water and the overlying airspace. Calcifications on The inside of the overflow edge can therefore affect the measurement less.

Eine noch zuverlässigere Spülauslösung ergibt sich dann, wenn der Sensor eine Guard-Elektrode aufweist, mit welcher Streufelder ausgeblendet werden.An even more reliable rinsing release results when the sensor is a guard electrode has, with which stray fields are hidden.

Weitere vorteilhafte Merkmale ergeben sich aus den abhängigen Patentansprüchen, der nachfolgenden Beschreibung sowie der Zeichnung.Further advantageous features emerge from the dependent claims, the following description and the drawing.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand der Zeichnung näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Figur 1
eine Vertikalansicht der erfindungsgemässen Vorrichtung,
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eine Ansicht der erfindungsgemässen Vorrichtung,
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ein Schnitt entlang der Linie III-III der Figur 2,
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schematisch der Verlauf der Feldlinien zwischen zwei Elektroden,
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ein Diagramm mit dem Verlauf des Sensorsignals bei zwei Spülauslösungen und
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FIG. 1
a vertical view of the inventive device,
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a view of the inventive device,
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a section along the line III-III of Figure 2,
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a section through an inventive device along the line IV-IV of Figure 1,
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schematically the course of the field lines between two electrodes,
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a diagram with the course of the sensor signal at two flushing trips and
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a diagram illustrating the evaluation of the sensor signals.

Die Figuren zeigen eine Vorrichtung 1, die insbesondere einen Urinal-Siphon mit einem Gehäuse 2 aufweist, das aus zwei miteinander verbundenen Gehäusehälften 21 und 22 besteht. An der Gehäusehälfte 21 ist ein Siphoneinlass 6 vorgesehen, in den in Richtung des Pfeiles 9 die abzuführende Flüssigkeit einströmt. Im Gehäuse 2 vorliegendes Sperrwasser S bildet einen Geruchverschluss vor einer Überlaufkante 8. Strömt aus einem hier nicht gezeigten Urinal-Becken Wasser durch den Siphoneinlass 6 in das Gehäuse 2, so steigt die in Figur 1 gezeigte Oberfläche 15 des Sperrwassers S an und fliesst unter einer Siphonwirkung in den Richtungen der Pfeile 12 und 13 zu einem Siphonauslass 7 und verlässt diesen gemäss Figur 2 in Richtung des Pfeiles 10 und strömt schliesslich in eine hier nicht gezeigte Entsorgungsleitung. Durch Spülwasser wird das Sperrwasser S wieder bis zur Überlaufkante 8 nachgefüllt. Dieses fliesst durch den Siphoneinlass 6 in das Gehäuse 2 und in Richtung des Pfeils 12 um eine Kante20.The figures show a device 1, in particular a urinal siphon with a Housing 2, consisting of two interconnected housing halves 21 and 22nd consists. On the housing half 21, a siphon inlet 6 is provided in the direction of the arrow 9, the liquid to be discharged flows. In the housing 2 present sealing water S forms an odor trap in front of an overflow edge 8. Flows out of one here Not shown urinal basin water through the siphon inlet 6 into the housing 2, so rises the surface 15 of the sealing water S shown in Figure 1 and flows under a Siphon effect in the directions of the arrows 12 and 13 to a Siphonauslass 7 and Leaves this according to Figure 2 in the direction of arrow 10 and flows into a finally not shown here disposal line. By flushing water, the sealing water S is again refilled to the overflow edge 8. This flows through the siphon inlet 6 in the Housing 2 and in the direction of arrow 12 by an edge 20.

Zur selbsttätigen Auslösung einer Spülung ist ein Sensor 3 vorgesehen, der gemäss Figur 4 eine Elektronik 5 aufweist, welche zur Spülauslösung eine Spülvorrichtung 4 aktiviert. Die Spülvorrichtung 4 ist beispielsweise ein Spülkasten mit einem Magnetventil, das durch Signale geöffnet und geschlossen wird. Denkbar ist auch eine Spülung über eine andere Spülvorrichtung, beispielsweise einen Druckspüler mit einem entsprechenden ansteuerbaren Ventil.For the automatic triggering of a flushing, a sensor 3 is provided, which according to FIG an electronic unit 5 which activates a rinsing device 4 for rinsing release. The Flushing device 4, for example, a cistern with a solenoid valve by Signals are opened and closed. It is also conceivable a flush over another Flushing device, such as a flush valve with a corresponding controllable Valve.

Der Sensor 3 weist zwei Elektroden 14 und 16 auf, die gemäss den Figuren 2 und 4 an einer Aussenseite 25 des Gehäuses 2 angeordnet sind. Diese Elektroden 14 und 16 sind im Abstand zueinander gegenüber angeordnet und befinden sich in Strömungsrichtung gesehen vor der Überlaufkante 8, wobei sich jeweils ein Teil der Elektrode im Bereich des Sperrwasser S und ein Teil der Elektrode im Bereich eines Luftraumes L über dem Niveau 15 befindet. Für die Elektrode 14 sind diese beiden Bereiche in Figur 1 mit 14a und 14b bezeichnet. Das Dielektrikum des Sensors 3 wird teilweise durch Sperrwasser S und teilweise vom Luftraum L gebildet. Die gemessene Kapazität wird somit durch das Sperrwasser S sowie durch den Luftraum L bestimmt. Wird das Urinal benutzt, so steigt die Oberfläche 15 an und entsprechend nimmt der Einfluss des Luftraumes L auf die Kapazität ab. Sinkt die Oberfläche 15, so ändert sich entsprechend die Kapazität in der anderen Richtung. Die gemessene Kapazität ist ein Indikator für die in Figur 1 eingezeichnete Füllstandshöhe H. Mit steigender Oberfläche 15 steigt die Kapazität an und mit sinkender Oberfläche 15 nimmt entsprechend die Kapazität ab.The sensor 3 has two electrodes 14 and 16, according to the figures 2 and 4 at an outer side 25 of the housing 2 are arranged. These electrodes 14 and 16 are in Distance arranged opposite to each other and are located in the flow direction seen in front of the overflow edge 8, wherein in each case a part of the electrode in the region of Sealed water S and a part of the electrode in the area of an air space L above the Level 15 is located. For the electrode 14, these two regions are shown in FIG. 1 as 14a and 14b. The dielectric of the sensor 3 is partially by sealing water S and partly formed by the airspace L. The measured capacity is thus determined by the Locked water S and determined by the airspace L. If the urinal is used, it will rise the surface 15 and accordingly increases the influence of the air space L on the Capacity off. If the surface 15 drops, the capacity changes accordingly different direction. The measured capacitance is an indicator for the drawn in Figure 1 Level height H. With increasing surface 15, the capacity increases and decreases sinking surface 15 decreases accordingly the capacity.

Die Kapazität wird vom Sensor 3 laufend gemessen. Aus den Messungen wird der in den Figuren 6 und 7 angegebene Langzeit-Mittelwert ermittelt. Wird während einer vorgegebenen Dauer das Langzeit-Mittel um einen vorbestimmten Schwellwert überschritten, so wird das Geschäft erkannt. Eine Spülung wird ausgelöst, sobald während einer vorgegebenen Dauer ein Maximalwert um einen Schwellwert unterschritten wird. Während der Spülung steigt die Kapazität stark an, nimmt dann aber durch das Entleeren ab und sinkt unter den Langzeit-Mittelwert. Durch das Nachfüllen von Sperrwasser S steigt die Kapazität wieder auf den Ausgangswert zurück.The capacity is continuously measured by the sensor 3. From the measurements is in the Figures 6 and 7 determined long-term average. Will be during a given Duration exceeded the long-term average by a predetermined threshold, so the business is recognized. A rinse is triggered as soon as it is given Duration is a maximum value by a threshold below. During the Flushing increases the capacity strongly, but then decreases by the emptying and sinks below the long-term mean. By refilling with sealing water S rises Capacity back to baseline.

Die Figur 5 zeigt den Verlauf der Feldlinien 18 und 19 zwischen den Elektroden 14 und 16, die als Messelektroden ausgebildet sind. Die Feldlinien 19 verlaufen durch seitliche Wandungen des Gehäuses 2 und werden durch Ablagerungen sowie Oberflächenwasser beeinflusst und verlaufen deshalb nicht gradlinig, wie dies bei den Feldlinien 18 annähernd der Fall ist. Mit einer an sich bekannten Guard-Elektrode 17 werden Feldlinien 19 sowie allfällige Störfelder weitgehend ausgeblendet und bei der Messung deshalb nicht berücksichtigt. Deshalb kann die Funktionssicherheit auch bei langer Standzeit noch weiter erhöht werden. Die Messung erfolgt somit weitgehend aufgrund des nicht gestörten Feldes.FIG. 5 shows the course of the field lines 18 and 19 between the electrodes 14 and 16, which are formed as measuring electrodes. The field lines 19 pass through lateral walls of the housing 2 and are caused by deposits as well as surface water Therefore, they do not influence and run in a straight line, as is the case with the field lines 18 is almost the case. With a known guard electrode 17 are Field lines 19 and any interference fields largely hidden and in the measurement therefore not considered. Therefore, the functional reliability can be maintained even at long Stability be increased even further. The measurement is thus largely due to the not disturbed field.

Der Verlauf eines Sensorsignals bei zwei nachfolgenden Benutzungen der erfindungsgemässen Vorrichtung 1 ist in Figur 6 gezeigt. Der Messwert steigt bei der Benutzung und entsprechendem Anstieg der Oberfläche 15 leicht an und sinkt dann wieder, steigt dann aber nach einer Spülauslösung wieder stark auf einen noch höheren Wert an. Bei einer Spülung ist der Siphon kurzzeitig im Wesentlichen vollständig mit Spülwasser gefüllt und entsprechend die Kapazität hoch. Nach dem Absaugen des Wassers sinkt die Füllstandshöhe und steigt dann bei einer möglichen Nachspülung des Beckens wieder an. Der Verlauf des Langzeit-Mittelwertes verändert sich entsprechend, wie die Figur 6 zeigt.The course of a sensor signal in two subsequent uses of the inventive Device 1 is shown in FIG. The measured value increases during use and corresponding increase in the surface 15 slightly and then drops again, then rises but after a rinse trigger again strongly on an even higher value. At a Rinsing is the siphon for a short time essentially completely filled with rinse water and according to the capacity high. After vacuuming the water, the level drops and then rises again in case of a possible rinsing of the basin. The history of the long-term mean value changes accordingly, as FIG. 6 shows.

Ein Geschäft wird als solches erkannt, wenn der in Figur 7 gezeigte Schwellwert W1 über dem Langzeit-Mittelwert für eine Zeitdauer T1 überschritten wird. Eine Spülung wird nach dem Erkennen eines Geschäftes erst dann ausgelöst, wenn während einer vorgegebenen und einstellbaren Zeitdauer T2 ein Maximalwert um einen Schwellwert W2 unterschritten wird, oder eine vorgegebene Zeitdauer T3 verstrichen ist. Die Auslösung der Spülung erfolgt somit verzögert, wozu ein entsprechender Algorithmus vorgesehen ist. Wird unvollständig gespült und deshalb die vorgesehene Füllstandshöhe H nicht erreicht, so wird dies von der Elektronik erkannt, da die Kapazität entsprechend klein bleibt. Über die Elektronik 14 wird dann eine Nachspülung ausgelöst, welche das Siphongehäuse 2 entsprechend füllt. A shop is recognized as such when the threshold W1 shown in FIG the long term average is exceeded for a period of time T1. A conditioner will lessen the recognition of a business only triggered when during a given and adjustable time duration T2 falls below a maximum value by a threshold value W2 is, or a predetermined period of time T3 has elapsed. The triggering of the flush is thus delayed, for which a corresponding algorithm is provided. Becomes rinsed incomplete and therefore the intended level height H not reached, so this is detected by the electronics, since the capacity remains correspondingly small. About the Electronics 14 is then triggered a final rinse, which the siphon housing. 2 correspondingly fills.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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Vorrichtungcontraption
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Gehäusecasing
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Sensorsensor
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Spülvorrichtungflushing
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Elektronikeinheitelectronics unit
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SiphoneinlassSiphoneinlass
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ÜberlaufkanteOverflow edge
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Pfeilarrow
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Oberflächesurface
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Elektrodeelectrode
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Guardeguarde
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Feldlinienfield lines
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Vorrichtung zur selbsttätigen Spülauslösung einer Spülvorrichtung (4), mit einem Siphon (2), der einen Einlass (6) und einen Auslass (7) sowie eine Überlaufkante (8) aufweist, mit einem an der Aussenseite (25) des Siphons (2) angeordneten kapazitiven Sensor (3) mit wenigstens einer Elektrode (14, 16), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die wenigstens eine Elektrode (14, 16) in Strömungsrichtung gesehen vor der Überlaufkante (8) im Bereich der Oberfläche (15) des Sperrwassers (S) angeordnet ist.Device for the automatic rinsing release of a rinsing device (4), comprising a siphon (2) having an inlet (6) and an outlet (7) and an overflow edge (8), with one on the outside (25) of the siphon (2) arranged capacitive sensor (3) with at least one electrode (14, 16), characterized in that the at least one electrode (14, 16) seen in the flow direction before the overflow edge (8) in the region of the surface (15) of the sealing water (S) is arranged. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass Änderungen der Füllstandshöhe (H) ermittelt werden.Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that changes in the filling level height (H) are determined. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Sensor (3) zur Ablenkung von Störfeldern wenigstens eine Guard (17) aufweist.Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the sensor (3) for deflecting interference fields at least one guard (17). Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die wenigstens eine Elektrode (14, 16) einen Teil (14a) aufweist, der über der Oberfläche (15) des Sperrwassers (S) angeordnet ist und dass ein weiterer Teil (14b) der wenigstens einen Elektrode (14, 16) sich im Bereich des Sperrwassers (S) befindet.Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the at least one electrode (14, 16) has a part (14a) which is arranged above the surface (15) of the sealing water (S) and that a further part (14b ) of the at least one electrode (14, 16) is in the region of the sealing water (S). Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die wenigstens eine Elektrode (14, 16) an der Aussenseite (25) eines Siphongehäuses (2) angeordnet ist.Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the at least one electrode (14, 16) on the outer side (25) of a siphon housing (2) is arranged. Verfahren zur selbsttätigen Spülauslösung einer Spülvorrichtung, mit einem Siphon (2) und einem kapazitiven Sensor (3) sowie einer Auswertelektronik (16), wobei Änderungen des Dielektrikums des Siphons (2) ermittelt und zur Spülauslösung ausgewertet werden, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass Änderungen des Dielektrikums im Bereich der Oberfläche (15) des Sperrwassers (S) ermittelt werden.Method for the automatic flushing of a flushing device, with a siphon (2) and a capacitive sensor (3) and an evaluation (16), wherein changes in the dielectric of the siphon (2) determined and evaluated for Spülauslösung, characterized in that changes in the dielectric in the area of the surface (15) of the sealing water (S) are determined.
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